Case Keenum will remain as Texans’ starting QB

Case Keenum hasn’t played like an NFL starting quarterback the last three weeks. But he’ll continue to be the Texans’, coach Gary Kubiak said Monday.

Despite Keenum’s falling numbers and lack of progress, the former University of Houston standout will lead the 2-9 Texans against the 8-3 New England Patriots on Sunday at Reliant Stadium.

Kubiak acknowledged the Texans’ struggles under Keenum, who’s 0-5 as a starter. But Kubiak called Keenum ”a confident kid” and said the Texans will continue to stand behind him this season.

“It’s part of a growth process for him,” Kubiak said. “As coaches, you try to do everything you can to put him in a successful situation. He’s done a lot of good things, had some early success. The last couple of weeks have been a little tougher.”

Keenum completed just 52.9 percent of his passes and recorded a 54.7 rating last Sunday during a 13-6 home loss to Jacksonville. His passer rating has declined in three consecutive games and he continues to struggle in blitz situations.

“We’ve got to find a way to eliminate some of the mistakes and some of the things that are happening to him. You want to find the young man some success,” Kubiak said.

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Houston Texans running back Ben Tate is stuffed by the Jacksonville Jaguars defense. Tate rushed for just a single yard on seven attempts.

Houston Texans running back Ben Tate is stuffed by the Jacksonville Jaguars defense. Tate rushed for just a single yard on seven attempts.

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Jaguars defensive end Ryan Davis intercepts a pass intended for Texans wide receiver Keshawn Martin with 45 seconds left in the game to seal the 13-6 Jacksonville victory.

Jaguars defensive end Ryan Davis intercepts a pass intended for Texans wide receiver Keshawn Martin with 45 seconds left in the game to seal the 13-6 Jacksonville victory.

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Jaguars defensive end Ryan Davis celebrates his interception of a pass by Texans quarterback Case Keenum.

Jaguars defensive end Ryan Davis celebrates his interception of a pass by Texans quarterback Case Keenum.

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Texans quarterback Case Keenum (7) walks off the field as defensive end J.J. Watt (99) walks on after Jaguars defensive end Ryan Davis intercepted a pass in the final minute of the game.

Texans quarterback Case Keenum (7) walks off the field as defensive end J.J. Watt (99) walks on after Jaguars defensive end Ryan Davis intercepted a pass in the final minute of the game.

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Texans defensive end J.J. Watt leaves the field following a loss to the Jaguars.

Texans defensive end J.J. Watt leaves the field following a loss to the Jaguars.

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Texans quarterback Case Keenum walks off the field following a loss to the Jaguars.

Texans quarterback Case Keenum walks off the field following a loss to the Jaguars.

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Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew (32) is hit by Texans cornerback Brice McCain (21) on a run around the end during the second quarter.

Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew (32) is hit by Texans cornerback Brice McCain (21) on a run around the end during the second quarter.

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A Texans fan holds up a sign during the fourth quarter.

A Texans fan holds up a sign during the fourth quarter.

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Texans defensive coordinator Wade Phillips reacts after a penalty against his team during the first half.

Texans defensive coordinator Wade Phillips reacts after a penalty against his team during the first half.

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Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew imitates Arian Foster's touchdown celebration after scoring on a one-yard touchdown run on fourth down during the first quarter.

Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew imitates Arian Foster's touchdown celebration after scoring on a one-yard touchdown run on fourth down during the first quarter.

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Texans offensive lineman Wade Smith (74) and Ryan Harris (68) leave the field following a loss to the Jaguars.

Texans offensive lineman Wade Smith (74) and Ryan Harris (68) leave the field following a loss to the Jaguars.